A festive blend of cherry juice, lemon, simple syrup, and ginger ale creates a sparkling, non-alcoholic holiday beverage that's easy to mix and bright on the palate.
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add cherry juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup, then shake until the outside is frosted, about 15 seconds.
3 oz cherry juice, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup
Strain into a glass over fresh ice and pour ginger ale to fill.
4 oz ginger ale
Stir gently to combine, garnish with fresh cherries, and serve immediately.
Notes
Prepare the cherry juice and simple syrup mixture up to 24 hours in advance; refrigerate in a sealed container.Add ginger ale just before serving to keep the fizz lively. Discard any prepared mocktail left at room temperature longer than 2 hours for safety.